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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brittney Donovan

Real estate agent sentenced for trying to price gouge Eaton Fire victims in California

A Southern California real estate agent has been sentenced to probation, community service, and ethics training after attempting to price gouge a couple who lost their home in the Eaton Fire.

The agent, Mike Kobeissi, must also pay $20,000 into a disaster relief fund and issue a letter of apology to the victims, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

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